Ten Blogs About Theater: Good Sources of Info on Broadway and Beyond
Looking to learn about theater, what’s going on with shows playing along the great white way, off Broadway, or off-off Broadway? If you’re like me and know nothing about theater, you might find information on some high quality blogs dealing with the subject. Some theater blogs cover show reviews, others have gossip and news about upcoming shows. Here’s a list of ten blogs about theater that novice theater goes might find useful.
Broadway Pulse (http://www.broadwayworld.com/pulse/) This blog, written by Robert Diamond is connected to the website Diamond edits, Broadway World, a very large Broadway news site. Interesting blog postings include answers from theater stars to the question “what’s on your ipod” and invitations to enter other Q&A sessions with some pretty big names. You can also read reviews and learn more about upcoming shows.
Cues: a backstage theater blog (http://backstage.blogs.com/cues/)
This blog is connected to the famous publication Back Stage. The blog has articles by different contributors and categories for Broadway, off-Broadway and different genres like cabaret and comedy. The Broadway section has cool news on upcoming Broadway shows.
Blogway Baby (http://www.blogwaybaby.com/) The blogmaster here posts news and personal accounts all about musicals not only on Broadway but all around. Sidebars include song lists, historical notes and links. Very colorful, lots of facts and factoids.
42nd St Moon Blog (http://42ndstmoon.blogspot.com/) This blog is dedicated to the spirit of the American Musical theater. It’s goal is to “give you a backstage glimpse at the theatre and all of its activities.” It discusses its own productions and other popular shows.
The Wicked Stage (http://thewickedstage.blogspot.com/) No, this isn’t about the musical Wicked. This is the blog of Back Stage West founding editor Rob Kendt. Postings include news, reviews and reflections on things involving theater
Broadway Pulse (http://www.broadwayworld.com/pulse/) This blog, written by Robert Diamond is connected to the website Diamond edits, Broadway World, a very large Broadway news site. Interesting blog postings include answers from theater stars to the question “what’s on your ipod” and invitations to enter other Q&A sessions with some pretty big names. You can also read reviews and learn more about upcoming shows.
Cues: a backstage theater blog (http://backstage.blogs.com/cues/)
This blog is connected to the famous publication Back Stage. The blog has articles by different contributors and categories for Broadway, off-Broadway and different genres like cabaret and comedy. The Broadway section has cool news on upcoming Broadway shows.
Blogway Baby (http://www.blogwaybaby.com/) The blogmaster here posts news and personal accounts all about musicals not only on Broadway but all around. Sidebars include song lists, historical notes and links. Very colorful, lots of facts and factoids.
42nd St Moon Blog (http://42ndstmoon.blogspot.com/) This blog is dedicated to the spirit of the American Musical theater. It’s goal is to “give you a backstage glimpse at the theatre and all of its activities.” It discusses its own productions and other popular shows.
The Wicked Stage (http://thewickedstage.blogspot.com/) No, this isn’t about the musical Wicked. This is the blog of Back Stage West founding editor Rob Kendt. Postings include news, reviews and reflections on things involving theater
- www.ibdb. - Internet Broadway database www.curtainup.com - good source of theater reviews
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